Virus Information & Resources
Free Anti-Virus Software
For Windows PC’s:
For Macintosh Computers:
Free Online Virus Scanning Utilities
These utilities will only show you whether or not you have a virus on your computer, the name of the virus, and will remove some (but not all) viruses. They do not protect your computer from a future virus.
- http://housecall.antivirus.com/ – A free online virus checker from Trend Micro.
- http://www.symantec.com/securitycheck/ – A free online virus checker and security scan from the Symantec Corporation (the makers of Norton AntiVirus).
Free Virus Removal Tools
These programs are for the removal of specific viruses. They do not protect your computer from a future virus.
- http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/tools.list.html – Symantec’s list of removal tools for many different viruses.
Other Virus and Virus Hoax Information
- Virus Encyclopedia – Trend Micro’s encyclopedia of virus information.
- Virus Hoaxes – Symantec’s list of fake viruses and hoax e-mails.
- http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/ – The latest virus information from Symantec Corporation.
- https://securingtomorrow.mcafee.com/category/consumer – The latest virus information, hoaxes, glossary, and updates from McAfee.
Firewall Information & Resources
- Firewall.com – Links to many government and commercial firewall/security related websites.
- ZDNet – Software reviews, tips, questions & answers, and many other firewall resources.
- W3C – The World Wide Web Consortium security information page.